Nino Nista MOZZETTA mini horn tip 12 cm
€45.00
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
The MOZETTA mini is the compact version and a typical Italian knife model – born out of ‘necessity’.
The Mozetta, manufactured without a blade tip, first appeared at the beginning of the 20th century, when pointed knives were banned by law in Tuscany following a rise in murders
The Giolitti Law, enacted in 1908, restricted the carrying of knives. Only knives with a blade no longer than 10 cm and a blunt tip were permitted.
The elegant Mozetta is crafted from a single piece of horn. The spine is simply decorated. The blade, with a matt finish, is made from ASI 420 stainless steel.
Blade length: 5 cm
Handle material: 7 cm solid horn tip
Blade thickness: 1.6 mm
Blade steel: ASI 420 stainless steel, matt finish
Weight: 19.5 g 90° blade stop
Slipjoint
NINO NISTA Italien
Nino Nista Italy
The forge of Giovanni Nista, better known as "Nino", was created in 1990 by reproducing three traditional Italian knives. He learnt the basics of blacksmithing from Odorico Lucantoni, who designed the famous "pescatore" for fishermen on the Adriatic, which is mainly associated with the city of Ancona, although it is widely used in Abruzzo.
The "Pescatore" is also the knife that Nino makes most often. Previously, he improved his skills in designing various models of his own, but now forges regional knives such as the Romano and the Siciliani faithfully following the ancient model in order to preserve the traditional shapes.
The forge is located in San Benedetto del Tronto in the Marche region. In his shop, which is divided into a salesroom and a workshop, you can admire various beautifully handcrafted individual pieces. The perfection of the finished knife is guaranteed by the selection of the best materials and the fact that it is made entirely by hand.